Chinese
Chinese - Soups and Broths
Tomato Egg Drop Soup
Chef's Menu Description
A wholesome, deeply comforting soup crafted from slow-simmered stock, aromatic garden vegetables, and fresh herbs, served with crusty bread.
Ingredients
- • 3 ripe tomatoes, cut into wedges
- • 3 eggs, beaten
- • 1 litre chicken stock
- • 2 slices ginger
- • 2 tbsp cornflour mixed with 4 tbsp water
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 1/2 tsp sugar
- • 1 tsp sesame oil
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Gently cook the tomatoes with the ginger in a pot over medium heat until they release their juice.
2
Phase 2
Add the chicken stock, bring to a boil and simmer 10 minutes.
3
Phase 3
Add the salt and sugar, then thicken with the cornflour slurry.
4
Phase 4
Swirl the soup and pour in the beaten eggs to form silky ribbons.
5
Phase 5
Drizzle with sesame oil and serve hot.